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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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